Withington Wilderness
Withington Wilderness is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically May, when about 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 59/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 55%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Withington Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62% | 65/100 |
| February | 67% | 68/100 |
| March | 67% | 68/100 |
| April | 74% | 74/100 |
| May ★ | 77% | 76/100 |
| June | 65% | 67/100 |
| July | 52% | 57/100 |
| August | 55% | 60/100 |
| September | 72% | 72/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 71% | 71/100 |
| December | 63% | 66/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Withington Wilderness
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Magdalena Hall Hotel
32 km away · darkness at hotel: 70/100
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Western Motel
32.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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High Country Lodge
32.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Apache Kid Wilderness — 28.4 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Flight Deck — 53.2 km · Sky Score 66/100
- San Lorenzo Ridge Overlook — 57.6 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Continental Divide Wilderness Study Area — 57.8 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park — 61.5 km · Sky Score 66/100